Studio Apartment Rent in Charleston, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Charleston, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $730 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Charleston
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Charleston
Compare Charleston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Rantoul | $638 |
| 3 | Charleston (this page) | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Charleston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy, IL | 37.6 mi | $850 | +$210 (+33%) |
| Urbana, IL | 42 mi | $870 | +$230 (+36%) |
| Champaign, IL | 42.6 mi | $1,033 | +$393 (+61%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 54.1 mi | $803 | +$163 (+25%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 55.2 mi | $638 | $-2 (0%) |
| Danville, IL | 56 mi | $690 | +$50 (+8%) |
| Decatur, IL | 64.4 mi | $760 | +$120 (+19%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 87 mi | $770 | +$130 (+20%) |
| Normal, IL | 89.5 mi | $720 | +$80 (+13%) |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 94.1 mi | $644 | +$4 (+1%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 95.6 mi | $1,605 | +$965 (+151%) |
| Springfield, IL | 104.1 mi | $750 | +$110 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Charleston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Charleston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Charleston, Illinois is $640 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $730.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Charleston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $25,600 ($2,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Charleston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Charleston's studio median of $640 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Charleston rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Charleston ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Charleston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rantoul ($638).